FIXTURES & MATCHDAYS
Every weekend, teams across the Gwent County Girls League (GCGL) come together to play, develop and enjoy football.
Our fixture programme is designed to give girls regular opportunities to play in a safe, positive and development-focused environment, with the format of football progressing as players move through the age groups.
From a young player's first experience of small-sided football through to the older age groups, the emphasis remains on enjoyment, development, fair play and creating a positive matchday experience for everyone.
Use the age-group sections below to find the information relevant to your team.
Find Your Age Group
Under 6
4v4 Football
For many players, this is where their football journey begins.
Small teams and simple games give every player plenty of opportunities to touch the ball, try new skills and enjoy playing with their teammates.
Format: 4v4
Goalkeeper: No
Focus: Fun, participation and first experiences of football
Under 7
4v4 Football
U7 football continues the introduction to the game through small-sided matches where involvement and enjoyment come first.
Players are encouraged to explore the game, build confidence on the ball and enjoy playing as part of a team.
Format: 4v4
Goalkeeper: No
Focus: Enjoyment, confidence and development
VENUE - LLANTARNUM 3G
Llantarnam Community Primary School
James Prosser Way / Llantarnam Road
Llantarnam
Cwmbran
NP44 3XB
Surface: Floodlit 3G all-weather pitch
Facilities: Changing rooms, team dugouts, spectator stands and parking
Llantarnam 3G is a modern football facility situated alongside Llantarnam Community Primary School in Cwmbran.
The facility opened in 2025 and includes a floodlit all-weather playing surface, changing facilities, team dugouts, two spectator stands and a dedicated car park.
The venue is used by the school and wider community and provides an excellent setting for grassroots football.
Matchday Information
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Please use NP44 3XB for directions.
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Allow sufficient time to arrive, park and locate your allocated pitch.
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Players and coaches should follow the footwear requirements for the 3G surface.
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Spectators should remain within designated spectator areas.
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Please respect the school grounds and surrounding residential community.
Under 8
5v5 Football
At U8, teams progress to 5v5 football and goalkeepers are introduced.
The slightly larger format allows players to begin developing a greater understanding of attacking, defending and working together.
Format: 5v5
Goalkeeper: Yes
Focus: Developing individual skills and teamwork
VENUE- WEST MON HIGH SCHOOL 3G
West Monmouth School
Blaendare Road
Pontypool
Torfaen
NP4 5YG
Surface: Floodlit 3G artificial pitch
Pitch: Full-size football and rugby facility
West Monmouth School provides a large floodlit artificial sports facility in Pontypool used by both the school and the wider community.
The pitch was redeveloped as a modern 3G facility designed for football and rugby, including upgraded fencing and floodlighting.
Its full-size playing area allows the facility to accommodate different football formats and makes it an important venue for grassroots football in the area.
Matchday Information
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Please use NP4 5YG for directions.
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Access is via the West Monmouth School site on Blaendare Road.
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Allow sufficient time before kick-off to locate the correct playing area.
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Players must wear footwear suitable for the artificial surface.
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Please follow any venue-specific instructions provided by your team or the GCGL.
Under 9
5v5 Football
U9 continues with 5v5 football, giving players plenty of involvement while allowing their understanding of the game to develop.
Format: 5v5
Goalkeeper: Yes
Focus: Skills, decision-making and teamwork
VENUE- BASSALEG HIGH SCHOOL 3G
Bassaleg School
Forge Lane
Bassaleg
Newport
NP10 8NF
Surface: Artificial all-weather pitch
Facility: Full-size football and rugby-standard facility
Bassaleg School provides a modern artificial sports facility serving the school and the wider community.
The school describes its pitch as a 4G facility installed to meet FIFA and rugby standards, providing a high-quality all-weather environment for football and other sports.
Matchday Information
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Main school postcode: NP10 8NF
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Community visitors should use the Griffin entrance.
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Follow signs/instructions for the community sports facilities.
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Players should wear footwear appropriate for the artificial surface.
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Please respect the school site and other facility users.
Under 10
7v7 Football
Players move into 7v7 football at U10.
The larger playing area and additional players introduce more opportunities to understand space, positions and working together while retaining the benefits of small-sided football.
Format: 7v7
Goalkeeper: Yes
Focus: Player development, teamwork and understanding the game
VENUE
Fixtures are played in a round-robin format at participating clubs’ home grounds, with the host venue alternating each week to provide teams with a varied matchday experience throughout the season.
Under 11
7v7 Football
U11 continues the 7v7 format as players build their technical ability, confidence and understanding of the game.
Format: 7v7
Goalkeeper: Yes
Focus: Development, decision-making and team play
VENUE
Fixtures are played in a round-robin format at participating clubs’ home grounds, with the host venue alternating each week to provide teams with a varied matchday experience throughout the season.
COMPETITIVE FOOTBALL
Under 12s – Under 16s
From Under 12s through to Under 16s, players progress through competitive football, continuing with 9v9 before transitioning into junior-sided football.
These age groups represent important stages in player development, helping girls increase their technical ability, tactical understanding, teamwork and match experience, while providing a competitive, supportive and enjoyable environment for girls’ football.
Under 12s – Under 13s | 9v9
Under 12s and Under 13s continue their development through 9v9 competitive football.
This format provides an important bridge between small-sided and junior football, giving players more space and greater tactical responsibility while developing their technical ability, positional awareness, teamwork and decision-making.
Format: 9v9
Under 14s – Under 16s | Junior Football
From Under 14s, players progress into junior-sided football, building on the skills and understanding developed through the younger age groups.
This stage provides a competitive and supportive environment where players can continue developing their technical ability, tactical understanding, teamwork and match experience.
VENUE
Fixtures are played on a home and away basis, with teams hosting matches at their designated home grounds throughout the season.
Official Regulations
GCGL football is played in accordance with the appropriate Football Association of Wales regulations and the rules of the Gwent County Girls League.
Clubs, coaches and team officials should ensure they are familiar with the regulations applicable to their age group.
Where information on this page conflicts with the current official regulations, the current FAW and GCGL regulations take precedence.
Matchday Information
Before You Travel
Fixtures can occasionally change because of weather, pitch availability or other circumstances.
Parents and players should always check with their team manager or club before travelling to a fixture.
Team officials should ensure that any fixture changes are communicated through the appropriate league channels.
Pitch & Playing Formats
*FAW guidance permits additional width for U12/U13 pitches where appropriate.
Fixtures, Results & Fair Play
The GCGL is committed to ensuring fixtures are played in the right environment for the age and stage of the players involved.
For our younger age groups, football is about development, participation and enjoyment, rather than simply the final score.
As players progress through the league, the football environment develops with them.
Everyone attending a GCGL fixture - players, coaches, officials, parents and spectators - has a responsibility to help create a positive and respectful matchday environment.
Let the players play.
Let the coaches coach.
Respect the officials.
Support the game.
Fixture Problems?
If your team has an issue relating to a fixture, venue, postponement or scheduling, your first point of contact should be your Club Secretary or Team Manager.
Club officials can then contact the league through the appropriate GCGL channels where required.